VCR Plus

[opus]

Anyone remember this thing?

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by opus

Anyone remember this thing?

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I think it was too expensive at the time for my HH

[1960'sTVfan]

I remember it but I didn't have a need to purchase it so I never used it.

[stevea]

I think it was part of my 1998 VCR, which still works. Apart from VCR+, I can't believe they programmed 20+ years into its calendar.

Let me check the TV Guide for the plus codes and I'll see if it works LOL

[1960'sTVfan]

Originally Posted by stevea

I think it was part of my 1998 VCR, which still works. Apart from VCR+, I can't believe they programmed 20+ years into its calendar.

You are correct, I have a Panasonic VCR with VCR Plus built into it, but I never used that feature.

[stevea]

I have never used it, either. I think mine is also a Panasonic--it's been very reliable.

[Mizzourah]

Originally Posted by opus

Anyone remember this thing?

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My parents bought one when I was a teenager. I'm almost certain it's still in a stored box in the basement. I know at the time it was awesome to program in a few #s instead of setting times and channels.

[1960'sTVfan]

Originally Posted by stevea

I have never used it, either. I think mine is also a Panasonic--it's been very reliable.

The Panasonic VCR I have with the VCR Plus is model number PV-9662. Is yours the same?

[stevea]

PV-8662. You probably have the deluxe model!

[1960'sTVfan]

Originally Posted by stevea

PV-8662. You probably have the deluxe model!

True, the 9662 model is probably a slight upgrade over the 8662.

The 9662 model I have is still a working, reliable VCR, every so often I run the head cleaning tape in it to keep the heads clean but that's the only maintenance I do.

9662 is a four head VCR. How many heads does your 8662 have?

[stevea]

That's probably the difference. You can do editing with the four-head model.

Yes, mine still works fine. I might still have a 4 head VCR sitting on a shelf, but I think it's a JVC. It's not nearly as good a VCR as the Panasonic.

My 2005 DVD recorder is also a Panasonic and it still works, too.

Of course, both their tuners are obsolete, but I can still record from the cable boxes.

[1960'sTVfan]

Originally Posted by stevea

That's probably the difference. You can do editing with the four-head model.

Yes, mine still works fine. I might still have a 4 head VCR sitting on a shelf, but I think it's a JVC. It's not nearly as good a VCR as the Panasonic.

My 2005 DVD recorder is also a Panasonic and it still works, too.

Of course, both their tuners are obsolete, but I can still record from the cable boxes.

I like four head VCR's because they produce a sharp looking picture. As far as electronics goes, Panasonic seems to have made some pretty good products. I have two more Panasonic VCR's, still sealed and unopened, these are replacement VCR's in the event I ever need them. I don't know if either one has four heads but I guess I'll find out if or whenever I put them into use.

[RetroGuy2000]

Originally Posted by opus

Anyone remember this thing?

We never even got our VCR to stop flashing 12:00!

[opus]

Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

I have two more Panasonic VCR's, still sealed and unopened, these are replacement VCR's in the event I ever need them. I don't know if either one has four heads but I guess I'll find out if or whenever I put them into use.

It doesn’t say on the box?

[opus]

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

We never even got our VCR to stop flashing 12:00!

from urbandictionary.com:

blinking 12 generation

The typically 50+ year old individuals who have a blinking 12:00 on their VCR. These people frequently have difficulty understanding and using anything electronic or computer related. If they do use such devices, it will normally be only for exactly their use, no more.